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will pirate-spy Alfie really betray the Imperials who have shown him affection.So pick an issue you care about — and maybe it’s book-banning — and go to the mat for it.

specifically her references to the deeply American tradition of racism in providing the historical context for the camps.Maggie Tokuda-HallRafu: What inspired you to write books for young readers? Were you influenced as a kid by the books your parents wrote?Tokuda-Hall: I was influenced by my parents in that they’re both natural storytellers.There’s nothing pretentious about a child’s opinion of a book.

and the Empire continues to expand through profits made from their blood.a young adult novel I wrote that ended up —through writing it — asking a lot of questions about decolonization and justice.

Tama wonders: Can anyone possibly read so much? Is she the reason George comes to the library every day?Tokuda-Halls love story features a photo of her grandparents Tama (1920-2013) and George (1912-1985).

a senior at the University of Washington.”“Historical events like the Chinese Massacre of 1871 provide valuable lessons about the tradition of violence that contributed to the formation of the city and the state.

remains a relatively little-known part of Los Angeles history.California Humanities President and CEO Rick Noguchi and CAM Executive Director Michael Truong.

Noguchi thanked the Chinese American Museum for organizing the commemoration each year.”Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu ShimpoThis publication was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California.